Mystics in bali originally released as leak is a 1981 indonesian supernatural horror film directed by h. Join us for a special witches night screening of this indonesian horror classic directed by cult filmmaker h. An american woman named cathy asks her indonesian boyfriend hendra to help her investigate balinese black magic known as leyak. The german nonactress in the lead, supposedly recruited by the indonesian filmmakers from a. Researching a book that takes her to bali and the black magic cult of leak, cathy meets an evil witch which promises to train her in the dark arts. Also sign me up for fanmail to get updates on all things movies. A sensation on its initial release in asia, mystics in bali was deemed too bizarre and shocking to be screened in the west. Up until this time 1980 indonesian cinema had been following along india cinema where the movies pretty much had everything in them musical numbers, slapstick comedy, violence, horror, etc. The sight of cathys head trying to pluck out toothpicks from its bodys neck stump would be enough, but the multiple pig transformations really push the film into pure surrealist territory. Movies and travel documentary on bali hi there, we use cookies to improve your experience on our website. This article related to a british film of the 2000s is a stub.
Considered a landmark of indonesian horror, mystics in bali leyak, 1981, has cult classic written all over it. Released 1981, mystics in bali stars yos santo, ilona agathe bastian, sofia w. Tjut djalil mondo macabro uk region 0 pal while vacationing in indonesia, kathy, an american girl, decides to author a book on. To the best of my knowledge this is in the public domain. A good lawyers wife 2003 streaming vostfr hd film complet. A good lawyers wife 2003 streaming vostfr hd voir film a good lawyers wife en ligne, regarder film a good lawyers wife en streaming, telecharger film a good lawyers wife gratuitement.
Jungle run productions is a long established award wining film production house located here in ubud, bali. High resolution official theatrical movie poster of for asylum image dimensions. Enter your location to see which movie theaters are playing mystics in bali near you. Awesome 90s horror movies now streaming on amazon prime. The german nonactress in the lead, supposedly recruited by the indonesian filmmakers from a beach in bali, doesnt even try to act. The nude princess from italy is a feature that defies any attempt at generic classification.
I have seen my share of crazy indonesian horror cinema and mystics in bali is perhaps the most. The charm and beauty of tropical paradise bali has inspired many artists, writers, and filmmakers to dedicate their creative power to tell stories about the small indonesian island. Mystics of bali is a masterpiece and arguably the first indonesian horror film to put their scare. Mochtar, manku anyar, debbie cinthya dewi, i gusti p. In woman is the form of all things, of all that lives and moves in the world. Most people are familiar with the pig tf from this film, but there was a second one, in which the women transform into snakes. Studying an especially dangerous magic called leyak under the guide of a local tribe, sheis soon possessed by a murderous force that completely controls her body and soul, leading. Mystics was one of the first times they tried to make just a flatout horror film and specifically for western horror audiences. The eastern bali mystic english bali, indonesia gray. Mochtar the movie has a runtime of about 1 hr 26 min, and received a score of out of 100 on metacritic. Mystics in bali excerpts from film, released 02 july 2017 1.
Home crime drama a good lawyers wife 2003 streaming vostfr hd. Mystics in bali 1981 stream and watch online moviefone. Mystics in bali was not widely distributed outside of indonesia during its original release but became a favorite in later years with cult film aficionados via video. Ilona agathe bastian, nyoman trisnawati, yos santo, emri margono, sofia w. Which brings me to the topic of discussion mystics in bali.
Based on the novel leak ngakak by putra mada, the film stars ilona agathe bastian, yos santo, sofia w. Mystics in bali 1981 a young american woman, who goes to asia to learn ancient magic, joins a cult that has dark plans for its new acolyte. Mystics in bali 1981 horror, thriller, fantasy movie. Mondo macabro issued mystics on disc, but only in a region 2 pal edition however, this is exactly the reason i own a regionfree player. Mochtar the film focuses on black magic and borrows from southeast asian folklore and balinese mythology, specifically the leyak and the penanggalan, spirits. The alien factor film complet vf, the alien factor streaming complet vostfr, the alien factor film en entier.
Not a bad start but it was mystics in bali that propelled me into the absolutely insane world of south east asian horror. Asylum also known as house of crazies in subsequent us releases the film was directed by roy ward baker movie asylum 1972 i think this is a funny and scary little horror movie. Leyak is the most powerful black magic there is and she soon begins to pay a terrible cost when she turns into a flying head that feasts on unborn babies. Sukardi, itje trisnawati, tari barong, ketut suwita, dis i gusti ngurah lanang jugutkarana, teddy riady, i gusti ngurah oka ayajimbaran. Indonesias mystics in bali is an intense supernatural tale. A crazy super rare 80s horror flick from indonesia. In short, mystics in bali is a curio best left to fans of eccentric cult fare but that group of viewers is likely to be wowed by the film. A cult favorite horror film, mystics in bali 1981 follows the story of a young american woman who travels to bali to learn the mysterious secrets of black magic. Enjoy a rich lineup of tv shows and movies included with your prime membership. Though it isnt particularly violent, mystics in bali is rife with enough grotesque visuals to make the most jaded viewers shake their heads in disbelief.
Mystics in bali is a 1981 indonesian horror film directed by h. This regionspecific horror film from indonesia is one of the most infamous genre efforts to emerge from that land. Featuring cult cinema icons aplenty, the action here teeters between sexploitation and political satire, mixing in some vaguely subblaxploitationish elements along the way. The eastern bali mystic english delve into the culture and history of bali on an 8hour tour visiting the temples and villages of this natural paradise. Home action drama horror science fiction thriller i am legend 2007 streaming vostfr hd. Horror, thriller, fantasy mystics in bali directors. There was only one movie i knew of featuring a penanggalan mystics in bali though the previously linked page also mentions a hong kong horror film, witch with flying head.
Le film mystics in bali 1981 vostfr admin 20170421t23. Here are the best baliinspired films to watch before visiting, either to educate you. This was showed at the archeotrash reunion day in april 2008. The first true indonesian horror film aimed at a western audience. Tjut djalil continued to blend eastern and western horror elements in later, even wilder efforts like lady terminator and dangerous seductress. Enter your location to see which movie theaters are playing mystic in bali near you. The acting in mystics in bali, unlike in the film kuntilanak ii, is so bad or badly dubbed into english that it is hardly worth mentioning, even though i just have. Fresh out of high school, the extent of my knowledge was limited to what was in my local video store and the troma catalog. Mystics in bali tells the astonishing tale of a western woman who travels to bali to research southeast asian black magic. American author cathy king, traveling to bali to research a book about witchcraft, gets tricked by a witch shes interviewing, who turns her. Matt burgesss rating of the film mystics in bali matt burgess despite the atrocious pacing and the fact that the female lead is as stiff and lifeless as a corpse, this is essential weird world cinema full of bizarro special effects that are so imaginative and out there that you can forgive their low budget awkwardness. Mystics is a 2003 film starring milo oshea and david kelly, and directed by david blair. I am legend 2007 streaming vostfr hd voir film i am legend en ligne, regarder film i am legend en streaming, telecharger film i am legend gratuitement.
Archeotrash film festival presents a tribute to the indonesian masterpiece mystics in bali. Matt burgesss rating of the film mystics in bali matt burgess despite the atrocious pacing and the fact that the female lead is as stiff and lifeless as a corpse, this is essential weird world cinema full of bizarro special effects that are so imaginative and. There is no jewel rarer than woman, no condition superior. They have produced quite a number of great films on bali, and you can contact them. See more ideas about box art, horror movies and horror movie posters.
The big short 6 jared vennetts pitch to front point partners jenga blocks scene duration. This is the film that introduced a new kind of monster to the worlds cinema screens. I believe it was originally banned in that country and only a few prints survived. The film developed an underground buzz long before its first official release in the west, four years ago as a region 2pal dvd via mondo macabros uk arm. I have seen my share of crazy indonesian horror cinema and mystics in bali is perhaps the most known of em all. Cinemassacres monster madness s4e18 mystics in bali. The tremendous mysticen of leak bali, is always feared the people of bali ever and ever. She sold her soul to possess the secrets of black magic. Researching a book that takes her to bali and the black magic cult of leak. Once a viewer sees the film s setpieces the key image is a vampiric severed head flying around with its internal organs attached they will never forget them.
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